§ 17-4-303. Exclusions From Membership on Commission
No member of the commission shall be a salaried office holder of this state or the United States, nor shall any member of the commission hold any office in any political party or political organization; provided, that members of the national guard and members of any armed forces reserve organization, any district attorney general or […]
§ 17-4-304. Start of Term — Rules
The term of office of each member of the commission shall begin on February 1, 2016. The commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
§ 17-4-305. Terms Generally — Eligibility for Reappointment
Except as otherwise provided in § 17-4-301(b) or § 17-4-306, the term of a member of the commission shall be six (6) years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment for a successive term.
§ 17-4-102. Written Notice of Judicial Appointment by Governor — Background Investigations of Appointees — Confirmation or Rejection by General Assembly
Immediately upon making an appointment to the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals, the governor shall provide written notice of the appointment to the chief clerk of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives. The notice shall specify whether the appointment is for a full […]
§ 17-4-103. Legislative Vote on Confirmation
If the general assembly is in its annual legislative session when the appointment is made, then the vote, if any, on confirmation of the governor’s appointee shall occur within sixty (60) consecutive calendar days immediately following the appointment. If the general assembly is not in its annual legislative session when the appointment is made, then […]
§ 17-4-104. Commencement of Service
A supreme court, court of appeals, or court of criminal appeals judge confirmed in accordance with this part shall commence service in the office to which the judge was confirmed: Upon confirmation, if the judge is confirmed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term; September 1, if the judge is confirmed to a full […]
§ 17-4-101. Appointment by Governor — Length of Term — Vacancy — Confirmation
The governor shall appoint a qualified person to the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals: For a full eight-year term whenever an incumbent judge of the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals fails to file with the state election commission a written declaration […]